There are 9 ways to get from Bangkok to Vientiane Airport (VTE) by plane, car, bus, train, night bus, or rideshare
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Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane DMK - UTH
- Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientiane-Airport-VTEcar
3h 38m$46–94Train
cheapest- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
12h 37m$8–29Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane DMK - VTE
3h 24m$85–160Bus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Udonthanibus
- Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
12h 20m$24–28Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport
- Take the bus from ตรงข้ามเอ็นที่กรุงเกษม;Opposite N at Krung Kasem to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิbus
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane BKK - VTE
3h 47m$102–192Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Udon Thani International Airport, drive
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane BKK - UTH
- Drive from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Vientiane-Airport-VTEcar
4h 11m$46–101Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus
16h 21m$19–149Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bangkok to Vientiane-VTE641.3 km
8h 52mDrive 641.3 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Vientiane Airport (VTE)car 641.3 km
8h 52m$73–106
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane Airport (VTE) is to train which costs $8 - $30 and takes 12h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane Airport (VTE) is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $85 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Bangkok to Vientiane Airport (VTE). However, there are services departing from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and arriving at Vientiane Airport via Udonthani and Vientiane Talat Sao Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Bangkok to Vientiane Airport (VTE) station. However, there are services departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and arriving at Khamsavath Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
The distance between Bangkok and Vientiane Airport (VTE) is 548 km. The road distance is 641.3 km.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane Airport (VTE) without a car is to bus which takes 12h 20m and costs $24 - $29.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Bangkok to Vientiane Airport (VTE), including transfers.
Bangkok to Vientiane Airport (VTE) bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, depart from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
Bangkok to Vientiane Airport (VTE) train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Vientiane Airport (VTE) is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $29 and takes 12h 20m, you could also train, which costs $8 - $30 and takes 12h 37m.
What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Vientiane Airport (VTE), Laos?
Thai AirAsia flies from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Airport via Udonthani and Vientiane Talat Sao Station in around 12h 20m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–160
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Udon Thani International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Udon Thani International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–410
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–410
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Udon Thani International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–27
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–27
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $7–9
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $16–18
- Phone
- 1624
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Udonthani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–28
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
- Phone
- +856 21 216 507
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
- Phone
- 1348
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bangkok Mass Transit Authority
Bus from ตรงข้ามเอ็นที่กรุงเกษม;Opposite N at Krung Kasem to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิ
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Bangkok Mass Transit Authority
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Night bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–150
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bangkok to Vientiane-VTE
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Bangkok to Vientiane Airport (VTE) bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, arrive at Udonthani station.
Bangkok to Vientiane Airport (VTE) train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Khamsavath Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Vientiane Airport (VTE) is 641 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Bangkok to Vientiane Airport (VTE).
Book your Bangkok to Vientiane Airport (VTE) bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
There are 289+ hotels available in Vientiane Airport (VTE).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bangkok and Vientiane Airport (VTE). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.